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What is hyperthyroidism in cats? Hyperthyroidism is a hormonal disorder commonly seen in older (geriatric) cats. It occurs when the thyroid glands in the neck produce excessive thyroid hormones. This leads to symptoms such as weight loss, increased appetite, excessive drinking and urination, hyperactivity, a poor coat condition, and vomiting. The overactivity is usually caused […]

What is cryosurgery? Cryosurgery, also known as cryoablation, is a minimally invasive procedure that uses extreme cold (-150°C) to destroy abnormal tissue cells by freezing them. This causes the cells to die, triggering the body to naturally remove the dead tissue through sloughing and initiating the normal healing process. The procedure is performed under general

Palliative care is common in the veterinary field, but did you know that some veterinary centers or hospitals also provide animal hospice care? Hospice care is a known service provided in the human health field, and its goal is to provide designated palliative care to terminally ill patients. It focuses on providing care, comfort, and

What is an endoscope? An endoscope is an instrument that consists of a long thin tube with a camera on the end. The image from the camera is displayed on a monitor, which allows the operator to view different cavities and body systems without requiring a large surgical opening. Flexible endoscope machine at Kota Damansara

Total Hip Replacement for Cats & Small Dogs We are pleased to announce that we are able to offer the total hip replacement surgery for all patients now regardless of their sizes. With advanced skill level recognized by Kyon, we are now certified to deliver the MINI Total Hip Replacement (THR) surgery for our smaller patients in

Dogs and cats have a high reported incidence rate of hip luxations, among the common causes are hip dysplasia, abnormally shallow hip joints, traumatic luxations and fractures involving either the femoral neck or femoral head. Often theses cases present as an acute loss of hindlimb function, with the patient often holding the affected leg up

What are the common indications for total hip replacement in cats & dogs? Any incidence affecting the hip joint’s function can be corrected with THR. Such include hip luxation, hip dysplasia, femoral head or neck fracture, avascular necrosis of the femoral head & neck (legg-calve-perthes), capital physeal fractures & severe degenerative joint disease.   What is